Kathya Garcia
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Neuro Medical Surgical Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Banner Health, skilled in direct patient care and critical thinking. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Fluent in Spanish, fostering inclusive patient education and support.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Banner Health, University Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
12.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with care plans and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care strategies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Care Provider
Arizona Care Providers
Phoenix, AZ
09.2019 - 11.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Implemented innovative strategies to enhance client engagement and well-being.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and social activities.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress and care provided consistently.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress through effective communication and active listening skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Tempe, AZ08.2023
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Precepting
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation accuracy
- Discharge coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
- Goal setting
Certification
Certified bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Banner Health, University Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
Care Provider
Arizona Care Providers
09.2019 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing